Thoughts....?

Just had my one year PSA draw along with T-level check for the information and establishment of a baseline. T-level came in as 472 ng/dL and as indicated by signature data I had not had any ADT. As of yet....

Also, as noted in signature, I have had 4 previous PSA checks with all being < .010 and I have figured with my path report that was outstanding. But in light of those same path findings I knew at some point I would most likely have to face "the beast" more directly.

Today my PSA results came back as .018ng.mL. So, in this 3 month period it seems to have gone from undetectable (<.010) to detectable at .018 which to me seems rather rapid. Have appointment with urologist this Thursday so will go over situation with him. At this point, believe I have time to contact lab for confirmation of results as reported. Will be interested to see time frame urologist will want to wait for another PSA check. I had previous discussion with an RO whom I really felt comfortable with; however, he has since moved out of state. Through my support group I have obtained good reports from another RO and in fact he addressed our group, so I am going to start establishment of contact with his office.

Thoughts or recommendations are welcomed.

Prato -
Thank you for the input. I have been following your situation with utmost interest. I am not anywhere near a "panic" state but just interesting that for a year its been undetectable now .... Will post whatever comes up in a timely manner. Again, thank you and regards.

If your PSA shows an increasing trend, your RO will probably want you on ADT (Lupron) and then radiation. Even though my PSA has always been undetectable, my urologist wanted me to have ADT/ART since I had a positive node. I thought of this as a preemptive strike.